While I understand that one parent got a shorter sentence most likely because someone needs to take care of the kids, I really get a little miffed when sentencing is more lenient on women.

I mean, both the mom and the dad are equally guilty in my mind and therefore should get equal sentencing. Unless the jail dates are staggered were one parent goes first and then the other goes, the kids are going to be without either of them anyways.

Granted the article didn't go into detail as to why the dad got a longer jail sentence but it is not unusual to see that men get longer sentences in general.